The fat substitute Olestra contains a sucrose backbone with six to eight fatty acids attached. How is this different from a naturally occurring fat?
A) Naturally occurring fats contain a glycerol and three fatty acids.
B) Naturally occurring fats contain a sucrose backbone and three fatty acid chains.
C) It isnʹt; Olestra and natural fats have the same structure, just different tastes.
D) Naturally occurring fats contain a glycerol, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group.

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Naturally occurring fats, also known as triglycerides, are composed of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acid chains, differing from Olestra's sucrose backbone and six to eight fatty acids.

The Fat Substitute Olestra Contains a Sucrose Backbone with Six